Facts About Osmium and Calcium
Interesting Facts
- Osmium metal does not oxidize in air unless it is heated.
- But if it heated den it forms Osmium Tetroxide, which is highly toxic.
- Calcium ranks 5th rank in the list of earth’s abundance Percentage.
- It is found in the compound state.
- Gypsum or calcium sulfate is used as plaster and plaster of paris.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1803
In 1808
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available